Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Porters to enhance customer experiences across their restaurants. In this dynamic role, you will support kitchen operations, ensuring food hygiene and high standards are maintained. You will work closely with a passionate team, learning new skills while delivering exceptional service. With generous annual leave, uncapped store discounts, and development opportunities, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow. Join a company that values teamwork and positivity, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

50% store discounts in Restaurants

25% store discounts in Garden Centre

10% store discounts in food halls

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support

Confidential support via Retail Trust

Development opportunities through Dobbies Academy

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
• Ensuring smooth restaurant operations, including cleaning and equipment availability.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to present meals to a high standard.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

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Our Kitchen Porters play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants by providing tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting general kitchen duties proactively
• Ensuring smooth restaurant operations, including cleaning, dishwasher use, and equipment availability
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to present meals to a high standard and on time
• Enhancing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens, and health & safety protocols

Who we are looking for

• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences
• A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience in food service
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules
• Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus
• Demonstrates our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus

What we offer

• Generous annual leave with flexible holiday scheduling
• Uncapped store discounts: 50% in Restaurants, 25% in Garden Centre, 10% in food halls
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support
• Confidential support via Retail Trust, including virtual GP, counselling, and discounts
• Development opportunities through Dobbies Academy and eLearning platforms
• A passionate, diverse, and supportive team culture

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the UK's only garden centre retailer with stores nationwide. We celebrate garden living year-round through our products, concessions, and services.

Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop offering a relaxed environment for refreshments and meals. We also host community events and support charitable initiatives.

We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best selves and celebrate successes together.